The Farrah Fawcett Foundation
The Farrah Fawcett Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for purposes including cancer research, cancer patient assistance, and ostomy supplies.
The Farrah Fawcett Foundation at a glance
In short: The Farrah Fawcett Foundation gave $354K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in California. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $354,250
- -43.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,425
- -54.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $24,486,998
- +8.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Farrah Fawcett Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11990 San Vicente Blvd 225, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 277-7351
Website: https://www.farrahfawcettfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Farrah Fawcett Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stand up to Cancer ($145K). Together the top 10 received $354K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 41 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The reported shares for other recipient states were Texas 6%, New York 3%, Wisconsin 3%, and Michigan 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Farrah Fawcett Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2020) to $703K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $354K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stand up to Cancer Los Angeles, CA | Cancer Research | $145,000 |
| American Cancer Society Culver City, CA | Cancer Research | $127,500 |
| Kindred Box Inc Farmers Branch, TX | Aid to Underinsured and Ostomy Supplies | $20,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Cancer Research | $12,000 |
| Agnesian Healthcare Foundation Fond Du Lac, WI | Cancer Patient Assistance | $10,000 |
| HPV and Anal Cancer Foundation New York, NY | Cancer Research | $10,000 |
| International Anal Neoplasia Society Leesburg, CA | Research | $10,000 |
| Karmanos Cancer Institute Detroit, MI | Cancer Research | $10,000 |
| Anti Cancer Lifestyle Foundation Concord, NH | Cancer Research | $9,500 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY | Cancer Research | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,486,998 | $1,804,365 | $1,629,094 | $354,250 | 10 | $1,341,953 | $958,683 | $1,013,405 |
| 2023 | $22,645,672 | $2,059,390 | $1,743,309 | $627,147 | 8 | $1,409,546 | $1,241,596 | $1,017,769 |
| 2022 | $21,907,959 | $1,367,731 | $1,492,228 | $703,000 | 10 | $1,370,827 | $213,582 | $1,007,977 |
| 2021 | $23,808,829 | $715,227 | $646,532 | $250,000 | 7 | $543,062 | $539,434 | $1,115,191 |
| 2020 | $18,087,213 | $412,852 | $500,141 | $92,500 | 6 | — | $283,632 | $796,238 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Farrah Fawcett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for cancer research and for assistance to people affected by cancer, including aid to underinsured people and ostomy supplies.
Among its grantees, Stand Up To Cancer describes its mission as raising awareness and funding research to detect and treat cancers, with the aspiration to cure all patients. Agnesian Healthcare Foundation describes its mission as developing, managing, and granting philanthropic support for named hospitals, care facilities, and related organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $354,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $145,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest grants included $145,000 to Stand Up To Cancer and $127,500 to the American Cancer Society, both for cancer research. Other grants included $20,000 to Kindred Box Inc for aid to underinsured people and ostomy supplies, and $12,000 to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for cancer research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alana Stewart as president; Shira Nachshon as secretary; Kim Swartz as director; Christine Romeo as director of communications; and Lawrence Piro as board member.
The Farrah Fawcett Foundation is led by Alana Stewart, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alana Stewart
President
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $163K (2024)
Christine Romeo
Director of Communications
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $111K (2024)
Kim Swartz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lawrence Piro
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shira Nachshon
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $163K, to Alana Stewart (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Farrah Fawcett Foundation
How much does The Farrah Fawcett Foundation give each year?
The Farrah Fawcett Foundation gave $354K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $627K across 8 grants.
What is The Farrah Fawcett Foundation's typical grant size?
The Farrah Fawcett Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $35,425, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Farrah Fawcett Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Farrah Fawcett Foundation give grants?
The Farrah Fawcett Foundation gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Farrah Fawcett Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Farrah Fawcett Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cancer Research" (7 grants).
Who are The Farrah Fawcett Foundation's largest grantees?
The Farrah Fawcett Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Stand up to Cancer ($145,000), American Cancer Society ($127,500) and Kindred Box Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Farrah Fawcett Foundation?
The Farrah Fawcett Foundation reported $24.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Farrah Fawcett Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for cancer research and for assistance to people affected by cancer, including aid to underinsured people and ostomy supplies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Farrah Fawcett Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Farrah Fawcett Foundation's EIN?
The Farrah Fawcett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8076177. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Farrah Fawcett Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Farrah Fawcett Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-farrah-fawcett-foundation-morg_fd0c686c9d2940c0ac51103e220c3c98
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